Child rights body seeks police inquiry into NPS student Monali's suicide

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken suo motu notice of the suicide of Monali Mahala, who was a 10th standard student at National Public School, HSR layout, Bengaluru.

Speaking to Deccan Herald, Father Edward Thomas, a member of the commission, said a letter was being sent to the police and the concerned block education officer seeking an inquiry into Monali’s death.

The Child Rights Commission, a statutory body, has all powers of the Civil Court, while enquiring into any matter.

Monali Mahala was suspended from school on Monday by NPS school principal Chitra Rao for getting ‘physically intimate’  with a boy. The act of indecency was just a friendly hug in the playground, say the parents Dr Bjijay Kumar Mahala and Bijaylakshmi.

Bangalore Mirror has published two letters which was given by NPS to Monali’s parents.

Suspension of Monali Mahala

Suspension of Monali Mahala studying in Grade 10 on account of serious disciplinary misdemeanor With respect to the above, I regret to inform you that Monali Mahala has been placed a one and half day suspension on disciplinary grounds. She has indulged in objectionable behaviour with a male classmate on the school premises. She can rejoin school on Wednesday, 21.01.2015. I trust you appreciate the seriousness of her misdemeanor and its impact on otherstudents. Yours sincerely Mrs Chitra Rao Principal

Demand for undertaking from Mohali and her parents

The principal National Public School HSR Layout Dear Madam, 1. I have been warned about my irresponsible behaviour in the school. 2. I shall not indulge in any unsavoury behaviour with students or staff. 3. I shall ascertain that my conduct and behaviour within and outside the school premises will always be exemplary. 4. I shall abide by all the stipulated rules and regulations of the school. If the above conditions are not met, I shall withdraw myself from the school.

Thanking you, Yours sincerely

Upset over the harsh punishment given to her and the complaint letters sent by the school to her parents, Monali committed suicide by jumping from her apartment on Monday, Jan 19.